Water Resources of the Sultanate of Oman: An Introductory Guide.. This item is unavailable.Water Resources of the Sultanate of Oman: An Introductory Guide.

First edition. It was published in the 25th anniversary year of Sultan Qaboos bin Said's reign and at the culmination of the Fourth Five Year Development Plan (1991-95). There are seven copies listed on WorldCat; the only one in the Middle East is held in the Sultan Qaboos University Library. This wide-ranging survey details Oman's development, geology, climate, hydrology, and groundwater resources. It also recounts historical attempts at water management before describing contemporary projects and approaches, such as updates to water laws, the creation of a national well inventory, and public awareness campaigns about the importance of water conservation. Quarto. Colour photographic illustrations, diagrams, and maps in text. Original pictorial boards lettered in blue. Boards scuffed and rubbed, vertical scratches on rear board, contents bright: a very good copy.